State Spotlight

Rest in Peace, Champ (2005-16)

Members of the Mississippi State Bulldog family are mourning the loss of Bully XX, affectionately referred to as “Champ,” the American Kennel Club-registered English bulldog who served as the university’s mascot from 2009-15. During Super Bulldog Weekend 2015, Champ passed the official mascot harness and duties to his son, Jak, named in honor of the late legendary "Voice of the Bulldogs" Jack Cristil. Click here to view more photos of Champ during his years as MSU's beloved mascot.